BlackHorse July 2023 Newsletter

WELCOME

GENERAL MANAGER

Craig Hicks

Where did that month go!? Wow, turned around and our newborn baby is one month old My son, Conaway, had a birthday on the 27th and turned three, so it was a fun month at home

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates and upcoming events happening at BlackHorse Golf Club Our team has been hard at work improving various aspects of our club We've recently completed a new and heightened driving range net, ensuring a safer practice environment Additionally, all our buildings have been freshly painted, giving our club a vibrant look We're also pleased to introduce new starter shacks, and we are not stopping there.

We're committed to continuous improvement, and there are more projects in the pipeline. Soon, we'll be

resealing the parking lot and adding a new fence and bull rock around its perimeter. While these enhancements are underway, there may be some service disruptions. Stay tuned for email and text communications regarding the parking lot repair

We're excited to announce the formation of our Member Guest Committee, which met in June to plan a remarkable event Be sure to reference the Member Guest save the date page in the newsletter Mark your calendars for October 27-29, as this event promises to be a highlight of our golfing calendar

In conclusion, at BlackHorse Golf Club, we're dedicated to providing you with an exceptional experience Our ongoing enhancements and upcoming events are a testament to this commitment We appreciate your continued support and look forward to sharing more exciting news soon

MEETOURTEAM

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Jesse Campbell, PGA jcampbell@blackhorsegolfclub com

832 220 5216

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Neil Sherrod

nsherrod@blackhorsegolfclub com

832 220 5219

ASSITANT GOLF PRO OF OPERATIONS

Jacob Howell

jhowell@blackhorsegolfclub com

832-220-5223

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER

Erin Roper

eroper@blackhorsegolfclub com

832 220 5212

SUPERINTENDENT

David Franks

dfranks@blackhorsegolfclub com

830 220 5230

ADMIN ASSISTANT

Starla Travis

stravis@blackhorsegolfclub com 832 220 5234

EVENT SALES MANAGER

Randy Roberts

rroberts@blackhorsegolfclub com 832 220 5222

GENERAL MANAGER

Craig Hicks, PGA

chicks@blackhorsegolfclub.com 832.220.5210

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MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Neil Sherrod

As we embrace the vibrant summer season, we want to take a moment to update you on the exciting events and activities happening at Blackhorse Golf Club throughout the month of July

At Blackhorse, our community of passionate members is what makes our club so special We greatly value your participation in member events, and we're constantly striving to enhance your experience and make each event more enjoyable than the last We believe that by working together and embracing your valuable feedback, we can create unforgettable moments and foster a strong sense of camaraderie.

Your suggestions and ideas are essential to our continuous improvement efforts We genuinely appreciate your input and encourage you to share your thoughts on how we can make our events even better Whether it's a new tournament format, unique themes, or additional activities surrounding the events, your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of our club.

Now, let's dive into the exciting events and activities planned for July: First, we have member tournaments going on all month long These events and programs range from just some instructional time on the range, to 18 holes of competitive golf on course Pick one or all and come join us

Next, we have a great social event on the books. Our new Chef is joining the team in mid-July and we are going to have a meet & greet, paired with an opportunity for long standing members to get to know the newest members of the BlackHorse family I know Erin has all the details highlighted in her section of the newsletter We are really looking forward to that

As we continue on this journey together, we are excited to explore new avenues, introduce innovative programs, and create unforgettable memories for each and every Member Thank you for being an integral part of the BlackHorse family, and we look forward to making your club experience even more exceptional

GOLFCOURSEMAINTENANCE COURSE MAINTENANCE

David Franks

We closed the month of June on a hot and dry note. We finished the month off with only two inches of rain and plenty of heat advisories We hope the trend changes soon, but then again, it is summer in southeast Texas

With the heat and lack of rainfall, the courses have been holding up very well We had two successful closures for our small, hollow tine aerifications to relieve soil compaction During these closures, we also vertically mowed and lightly top dressed all greens We also vertically mowed all tees, collars, and approaches to remove a good amount of organic material and grain in the turfgrass Grain in turfgrass refers to the direction the turf is growing or laying, and vertically mowing the surface helps remove the grain and provide a mow upright growth and better quality of cut

We unfortunately had a major wind damaging storm move through our area during the middle of last month, which resulted in several downed large trees, limbs of various sizes, and tons of small debris. Our team handled the cleanup very well and had a little help from Cypress Tree Company and Dallas Tree Company with the larger tree cleanups. We even had help from several of the clubhouse staff in the cleanup efforts and we are very thankful for all who helped during this time.

More sod was added to North 18 fairway, South 10 fairway, and South 14 approach Our plan is to continue performing these small sod projects for the remainder of the growing season, as they make a big difference to the courses Please continue to take free relief from all areas of new sod Once we have it mowed out and remove the stakes, you are free to play from it

Our staff size has remained the same this month and is allowing us to really keep up with the routine mowing and detail work, more so than in years past. We hope you can notice it, as we really can. Moving on to July, we feel the heat and lack of rain will unfortunately continue. We will be closed four days per course in July to perform our major greens aerification. July 10 – 13 is the North course and July 24 – 27 is the South course, so please mark your calendars accordingly. All of these dates are posted on the Member only website calendar.

I will have another monthly maintenance update in August, so stay tuned My email address is dfranks@blackhorsegolfclub com and feel free to contact me with any questions Thank you for your membership and dedication to BlackHorse Golf Club

July 10-13: North Course July 24-27: South Course

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Jesse Campbell, PGA

I have to give a shout out to Mark Skawronski! He had me sweating in the latest episode of the ProDown! If you have not seen it, be sure to check out our social media pages because Mark made a great Birdie to tie!

More fun programs are on the calendar for July We are working on increasing our communication efforts for all programming with a hope of continued increases in participation As Neil said, these events are fun and even more fun when we have lots of members out there

Erin had a great idea to take feedback in the form of birdies and bogeys I will do the same! If there is something or someone that is making your experiences remarkable (birdies), please let me know! If we are making some bogeys, please let me know as well so that we can make some adjustments to improve

We had a great Member tournament in June, the Modified Alternate Shot Stableford. This event was played over two days and the pace of play was great Thank you to our Members for stepping up the pace to make the event more fun for all! You can see the results on this page on the right

More complimentary Member clinics are on the books for this month Members that have been coming are learning and enjoying, so come find out for yourself We have some great topics to cover this month that you can view on the next page.

Have a great month of July!

Click the dates below to register for each individual clinic!

Friday, July 7

Saturday, July 22

Wednesday, July 12

Thursday, July 29

CLUBIMPROVEMENTS

All buildings on property have been updated with fresh paint, including a new seal skin color for window trim and doors The shutters and other expos parts of the club house and pavilion have been freshly stained and parts of the club house and pavilion have been freshly stained and look great!

Both starter shacks (North and South course) were demolished and rebuilt from the ground up Once the new roof was put on them, the same company that painted all our other buildings put a nice fresh coat of white paint on the new starter shacks. First impressions go a long way and updated starter shacks at the beginning of the round help!

Still to come: As you probably noticed, the areas surrounding the parking lot perimeter have been void of all vegetation and prepped for a new cedar split three rail fence. The surrounding area will be covered with bull rock.

The same bull rock being used for the parking lot perimeter will be put into all the island end caps as well.

CLUBIMPROVEMENTS

The cart barn has been given a facelift as well. Not only did we give it a fresh coat of paint, but prior to, we reinforced all structural components and re-sided the exterior as shown here.

One of our favorite projects that you have seen in play for four months now are the in-house sod work our golf course maintenance team is doing. This picture is the second installment of sod on hole 10 south, but you have seen sod additions this year alone on the following holes: North 1, 6, 7, 9, 13, 18, South 10, & 14 The plan is to continue this work through the growing season.

A project currently underway is the repair, sealing and striping of the parking lot and entry way This project will take place over the course of July and leave us with what will look like a brand new parking lot. There will be some interruptions to normal parking lot operations, so we thank you in advance for your patience

FOOD&BEVERAGE

F&B DIRECTOR

Erin Roper

We have exciting updates from the food and beverage department at BlackHorse! Join us for our Member Mixer event, where you can enjoy live music, experience the floating green on the 18th hole, and as a special treat, the Club will cover the cost of your first drink Delicious food will also be available for purchase, ensuring a memorable evening for all We will also have some bingo games with great prizes! Mark your calendars for July 27 and click here to sign up!

At BlackHorse, we constantly strive to exceed your expectations. We value your feedback and encourage you to share your experiences with us, whether they're soaring successes (birdies) or areas where we can improve (bogeys) Reach out to me directly via email at ERoper@blackhorsegolfclub com I'm here to listen and ensure your satisfaction

Lastly, we're thrilled to announce the arrival of our new Chef this month! Get ready to be introduced to his culinary expertise at the upcoming Member Mixer. We can't wait for you to meet him and indulge in the creations he'll bring to our menu

Thank you for being a valued member of BlackHorse We look forward to making your dining experiences truly remarkable!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH - JULY

The Membership continues to step up when it comes to photo of the month submissions Our team debated on a winner for July for much longer than we would like to admit, but each of these photos truly showcase the beauty of the Club and we decided that if we were taking that long to decide, it must be because they are all really good! With that said, each of our three winners should go see Neil for your prize: a choice between a $25 gift card or a complimentary guest pass. Keep the great photos coming! Email the photographer's name of your favorite to info@blackhorsegolfclub com and the photo with the most votes will win an additional complimentary guest pass!

David Green

17 South

Scott Frederickson

8 North

Sangmin Lee

5 South